35-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Ocala Crash at SR 200

A 35-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash involving a BMW motorcycle and a Volkswagen sedan at the intersection of Southwest 17th Street/Southwest 20th Court and State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida. The collision occurred around 2 a.m. when the Volkswagen traveling eastbound on SR 200 struck the side of the motorcycle heading south on SW 20 Court. The motorcyclist was transported to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital but was later pronounced dead, while the 26-year-old Volkswagen driver is expected to recover. Ocala Police Department is investigating the incident, including determining who had the right-of-way. This fatal crash marks the eighth traffic death in Ocala this year and is the second motorcycle fatality in the county within 24 hours, with another fatal motorcycle crash occurring later the same day on U.S. 441 North. Authorities have withheld the motorcyclist's name pending family notification.